The reason why the stadium roof will be open for Wales v Scotland

The Principality Stadium roof will be open tomorrow when Wales face Scotland in their final Six Nations clash.

However, the decision is not being linked to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the UK.

The UK Government have not placed a ban on sporting events at this moment in time and, following Government advice, the WRU have confirmed the game will take place as scheduled.

The reason for the roof being open is because it is what Scotland boss Gregor Townsend wanted.

Under Six Nations rules both teams must agree to have the roof closed, which has always been Wales preference because of the atmosphere it creates.

However, Scotland boss Townsend has learned from his mistakes.

"[It will be] Open because it’s going to be a nice day,” said Townsend at a press conference on Thursday.

“A couple of years ago I made an error on getting the roof closed because you don’t necessarily get better conditions with the roof closed. The ball is slippy because of dew and condensation. I watched the forecast closely and it ended up being a dry day.

“It looks like it will be dry again so it should be a dry ball. The conditions are better with the roof open on a dry day than closed. Either way it is a great 
stadium and a brilliant 
atmosphere.”

Despite Wales' desire to have the roof closed, it was open on the final day of the Championship last year at former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt's behest.

It resulted in a rare damp occasion in Cardiff but didn't deter Wales, who romped to the Grand Slam, winning the game 25-7.

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